Abstract: The system integrates an optical signal transmitter, an optical signal detector and a fiber optic cable plug connector into a unitary electronic device assembly. The electronic device, the transmitter and the detector are embedded in a substrate. The system uses an optical alignment subsystem to align the fiber optic cable connector to the substrate so that the fiber optic cable terminus is also aligned to the transmitter and detector (which are connected to the electronic device for data transfer therebetween) when the fiber optic cable is connected to the plug connector. The alignment subsystem includes a laser which backlights a hologram embedded in the transparent substrate producing an image.

Abstract: The assembly includes an electrically conductive interconnect and a housing attached to a pair of circuit boards or other type of electrical conductor structures. The interconnect is slidably positioned in a hole in the housing and protrudes from opposite ends of the hole in order to make electrical contact with termini of circuit board traces or other types of electrical conductors. The interconnect includes a pin which is partially inserted in a bore in the main body of the interconnect. The pin is biased against the main body to provide it with a desired degree of linear movement relative thereto and in a longitudinal direction relative thereto to ensure that it makes satisfactory contact with the termini so that the interconnect provides the desired electrical interconnection between the boards.

Abstract: An indicator and display system for theaters, auditoriums and the like provides information regarding occupancy on individual seats and a display providing information relating to seat occupancy and relating to the seating area. The system includes multi-colored lights mounted on the tops of the seats for indicating the occupancy thereof. The lights are controlled by sensors mounted in the seats and manual switches mounted on the seats. The system also includes a display panel located in the lobby or near the theater or auditorium which shows which seats are occupied and which are vacant. The display panel also numerically shows the seat availability and also shows in hologram form the seating arrangement and the location of restrooms, refreshment counter, etc. relative to the seating area as well as aisles and other information of use to the patrons.

Abstract: An arrangement of an automotive lamp assembly is provided including a reflector housing with a central opening; a discharge light assembly mounted to the reflector through the opening; a base supporting the discharge light assembly in the reflector, the base having a concentric conductor connected to the discharge light assembly at one end and a pin first terminal on an opposite end of the first conductor, and the base having a second eccentric conductor connected to the discharge light assembly on one end with a collar connected on an opposite end; a socket sealed with the base, the socket having a concentric conductor for mating with the base concentric conductor, the socket concentric conductor having a collar terminal at a first end toward the base and a blade terminal at a second opposite end, the socket also having an eccentric conductor having a collar terminal at a first end toward the base and a blade end at a second opposite end; an annular high voltage insulation member surrounding the first end of